Freedom and community in Joseph Tischner’s thought. The aim of this article
is to present Joseph Tischner’s notion about community and its relationship
with freedom. In his opinion, which differs substantially from the views of liberal
thinkers, no one can be truly free in solitude – this value is realized only through
the social contacts. Community life requires that its members know how to compromise
and engage in dialogue with other people. Then, it is possible responsible
care for the common good. Example of a community, which had special significance
for Tischner, was primarily a homeland and a religious community.